Curry brothers’ careers started over the kitchen sink
With their father playing in the NBA, the young Stephen and Seth Curry had an all-access pass to watch games and practice — but only if the trash was out, the dog was walked and all the washing up was done.
Don’t rush it, 2019 MVP Antetokounmpo tells Williamson
Zion Williamson’s highly-anticipated NBA debut caught the eye on Wednesday, but the league’s MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is advising the teenager not to rush it if he is to reach and stay at the top.
Sealed with a kiss, Nadal eases into third round in Melbourne
Rafa Nadal passed up a good few chances for an earlier finish to his night before muscling his way into the third round of the Australian Open with a commanding 6-3 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over Argentine Federico Delbonis on Thursday.
Kyrgios stays away from ‘dark place’ against Simon to advance
Nick Kyrgios said he steered clear of a “very dark place” after suffering a minor meltdown during his 6-2 6-4 4-6 7-5 win over Gilles Simon in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Cahill offers Halep donation discount for reaching Melbourne third round
When Simona Halep pledged to donate A$200 ($137) to bushfire relief every time she gave her coach a hard time during her matches in Australia this month, she was ready for the final total to be a hefty sum.
Nadal dominates Delbonis to ease into third round in Melbourne
Top seed Rafa Nadal continued his relentless progress through the Australian Open draw on Thursday, muscling his way into the third round with a commanding 6-3 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over Argentine Federico Delbonis.
Red for the sun, Japan unveils athlete uniforms for Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) on Thursday unveiled athlete uniforms for the Olympic and Paralympic opening ceremonies this summer, with red pants and culottes representing the sun and white jackets symbolising purity.
Halep blows away British qualifier Dart
Romanian fourth seed Simona Halep powered into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday, defeating British qualifier Harriet Dart 6-2 6-4 in only 77 minutes.
Zverev enjoying blending into the crowd in Melbourne
Being the lone standard-bearer for ‘Gen Next’ did few favours for Alexander Zverev at the Grand Slams but playing second fiddle to the other young talents at the Australian Open is working wonders for the German talent.
Gauff vows to be more aggressive in Osaka showdown
American teenager Coco Gauff has promised to be more aggressive against holder Naomi Osaka in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday, as she hopes for a different outcome in their second career meeting.
